"I just really care for him so much, and I just want to protect him," he said. "Deep down he is a good guy, even though he's a drug dealer and a murderer and a meth addict... I want to care for him, you know?"

Paul also expressed how thankful he is for getting recognition for his work.

"Thank you to the Academy for this incredible honor," he said to the Emmys 'thank you' camera. "I still don't understand why I was up on stage, but... thank you, thank you, thank you for liking what I do. I'm going to try not to cry right now, but thank you, truly."

Breaking Bad recently wrapped the first half of its fifth and final season. It will air the second half next summer.

The Primetime Emmys aired on ABC in the US, and UK viewers will be able to watch highlights from the Primetime Emmys on Monday, September 24 at 10pm on 5USA.

Watch a trailer for season five of Breaking Bad below:

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Damian Lewis with his Lead Actor In A Drama Series award at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards press room
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